textproduct: Rapid City
This forecast discussion was created in the public domain by the National Weather Service. It can be found in its original form here.
KEY MESSAGES
-After a cold night, temperatures will warm back up to seasonal norms and higher for the remainder of the week most areas
-Dry this week
DISCUSSION
(This Evening Through Sunday) Issued at 1235 PM MST Sun Dec 28 2025
Western CONUS ridge to return in the period as deep toughing re- develops over the NE Pac. The region will remain on the edge of the ridge will mild tendencies most days. There will be a frontal boundary wavering over the region with temps expected to fluctuate with passing impulses in NW flow. Secondary arctic front is currently moving through the region this afternoon, with a band of clouds and flurries moving across the region. Winds will remain breezy through afternoon and plan to leave the wind adv in place for now. Cold tonight as clear skies and light winds allow the dry/cold airmass to radiate effectively, allowing subzero temps many areas, esp the SD Plains. WAA will ensue later tonight in the west, with temps beginning to respond there. Warm front will move through Monday with temps warming all places, esp the western third. Baroclinic zone will fluctuate over the region this week with several weak impulses traversing the north side of the ridge. Most of the region will remain on the warm side of the ridge with seasonally mild conds and breezy winds at times per Pac flow. It is quite possible that one of these impulse comes in a little stronger, which could bring much cooler weather to the northeast half than what is currently advertised.
AVIATION
(For the 18Z TAFS Through 18Z Monday) Issued At 1024 AM MST Sun Dec 28 2025
Gusty northwest winds will continue through 29/00Z mainly across northwest and the western SD plains. Gusts could be as high as 35 knots at times. There could also be areas of flurries/light snow showers east of the KRAP terminal through the afternoon. Otherwise VFR conditions are expected through the valid forecast period.
UNR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
SD...Wind Advisory until 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ this afternoon for SDZ031-032-041-043-044-046-047-049-073-077. WY...None.
IMPORTANT This is an independent project and has no affiliation with the National Weather Service or any other agency. Do not rely on this website for emergency or critical information: please visit weather.gov for the most accurate and up-to-date information available.
textproduct.us is built and maintained by Joshua Thayer.